Experts from Mahindra, Hyundai Glovis and the tier supply chain say that the crisis highlights opportunities for new logistics services and a re-evaluation of partnerships across automotive logistics in North America and beyond.
In the closing panel interview of Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain North America Live, automotive logistics experts debate the changing role for logistics and supplier partners, and point to opportunities for new outsourcing and value-added services.
Featuring:
Eva Ames, Director of Logistics at Mahindra Automotive North America
David Boatright, Chief Business Development Officer at Glovis America
Matt Pohlman, Tier 1 Supply Chain Expert
Moderated by Christopher Ludwig, Editor-in-Chief at Automotive Logistics and Ultima Media
This session was held on February 3rd during the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain North America Live virtual conference.
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